Capitals vs. Penguins Injury Report Today – November 8

Published 10:43 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024

As they gear up to square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-8-2) on Friday, November 8 at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET, the Washington Capitals (9-3) have three players currently listed on the injury report.

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Washington Capitals Injury Report Today

Name Position Status Injury
Nicklas Backstrom C Out For Season Hip
T.J. Oshie RW Out For Season Back
Jakob Chychrun D Out Upper Body

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Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report Today

Name Position Status Injury
Matt Nieto LW Out Knee
Bryan Rust RW Out Lower Body
Kevin Hayes C Questionable Upper Body

Capitals vs. Penguins Game Info

  • Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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Capitals Season Insights

  • The Capitals’ 49 total goals (4.1 per game) rank sixth in the NHL.
  • Defensively, Washington has been one of the stingiest squads in NHL play, allowing 35 total goals (2.9 per game) to rank sixth.
  • Their +14 goal differential is fifth-best in the league.

Penguins Season Insights

  • The Penguins have 42 goals this season (2.8 per game), 14th in the league.
  • Pittsburgh has allowed 57 total goals this season (3.8 per game), ranking 31st in the NHL.
  • They have the 28th-ranked goal differential in the league at -15.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Betting Info

Favorite Underdog Total
Capitals (-166) Penguins (+140) 6.5

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